Somalia
South Africa
South Africa visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
South Africa requires Somali citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.
Where Somali citizens apply for a visa for South Africa
South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Somalia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- High Commission of South Africa in Nairobi1,021 km
182 Runda Drive, Runda, Nairobi
- Embassy of South Africa in Addis Ababa1,065 km
South Africa Street, Addis Ababa
- High Commission of South Africa in Dar es Salaam1,191 km
Plot No. 218/50 and 219/50, Corner Garden Avenue and Shabani Robert Street, Dar es Salaam
South Africa looks after Somalia from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Nairobi, Kenya (1,021 km from Mogadishu) as the responsible post. Other nearest South African missions to Mogadishu are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1,065 km) and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (1,191 km). South Africa sets which of its missions takes applications from Somalia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
South African citizens travelling to Somalia
South AfricaSomalia e-Visa Somalia visa for citizens of South Africa
Travel advice for South Africa
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Somalia to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Somali citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Somali citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Somali citizens apply
South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Somalia. Somali citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Somalia from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.
South Africa’s neighbours for Somali citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Somalia
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Somalia, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires Somali citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of South Africa in Somalia?
No. South Africa has no embassy in Somalia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya for Somalia.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Somalia?
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Somalia, applied for online before travel.
Can Somali citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Somali citizens need a visa for South Africa obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.